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The standardisation of an improved taper type ball end for the 40/50 chassis and the required modifications to steering levers.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 38\1\  Scan125
Date  24th September 1923
  
Mr Booth,
c. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}

X 3465/

BY11-P1.10.23.

STEERING LEVERS & BALL ENDS. X 3418

We have received the completed standardisation sheet for the improved taper type ball end for application to the 40/50 chassis. The type in question is one similar to that in use on the 20HP.

In bringing it into service I believe that we shall have to modify our levers by deepening the bosses. I would like to be able to find out from the Works how many of the old type levers they have in hand, and then I will be able to put the facts of the case before Wor {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} , as to when it can be brought in. So far as Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} , is concerned I do not think he feels that the alteration is one which would demand the making of scrap.

Standardisation sheet number X.3418, dated 24.9.23.

BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
  
  
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